Lost & Found
Lost something at John Wayne Airport? Report it immediately — airport lost and found offices hold items for 30–90 days, but recovery rates drop sharply after the first 24 hours.
Left somewhere in the airport (not at security)
Airport Lost and Found
949-252-5140Location: No dedicated walk-in Lost & Found office is listed publicly; Airport Police Services handles items found at security checkpoints or in public terminal areas — call ahead to arrange pickup.
Hours: Airport Police Services operates 24 hours; the airport does not publish separate walk-in hours for lost-item pickup, so call first to confirm someone can meet you.
Left at the TSA security checkpoint
TSA Lost Property
1-866-289-9673Contact TSA directly (not the airport Lost & Found) for anything left at a security checkpoint — bins, trays, or items removed during screening. Items lost on board an aircraft or at the gate must be reported to your airline instead.
File a TSA claim online →Note: items left in gate areas may also be held by the airline's gate staff — contact the airline directly for gate-area and on-board lost items.
Pro Tip
SNA's Lost & Found runs through Airport Police Services rather than a separate department — call 949-252-5140 as soon as you notice something missing, or email lostandfound@ocair.com; there's no online claim form, so phone or email is your only option outside of contacting TSA or your airline directly.
How long does SNA airport keep lost items?
Most airports hold unclaimed items for 30–90 days before donating or auctioning them. File your claim as quickly as possible to maximize recovery chances.
What if I left something on the plane?
Items left on aircraft go to the airline, not the airport lost and found. Contact the airline directly — each airline has its own baggage service phone number and online claim process.
How do I report a lost item at the TSA checkpoint at SNA?
Call TSA at 1-866-289-9673 or file a claim at tsa.gov/travel/customer-service. Items left at security checkpoints are held for 30 days.
Can I file a lost item report online for SNA?
SNA does not currently list a standalone online lost item report form. Call 949-252-5140 to file by phone or visit No dedicated walk-in Lost & Found office is listed publicly; Airport Police Services handles items found at security checkpoints or in public terminal areas — call ahead to arrange pickup. in person.
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